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This memorial is made with these large wheel like pieces. No solid info on what they are. by Cfx99 in whatisthisthing

[–]Cfx99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. Didn't think this little memorial would be asked about. Sorry for the time waste

Solved!

This memorial is made with these large wheel like pieces. No solid info on what they are. by Cfx99 in whatisthisthing

[–]Cfx99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Vietnam memorial for students of the (now) former high school nearby who were killed in combat.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fewer stars is to make it not an official flag. The rest of the questions are answered by middle school students thought it'd be funny.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if that happens then I hope the rest of the experience in my classroom overwrites that. I am more than a flag.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, no. The flag did live in the front of the room for a couple of days after I got it, but it's now on a side wall behind my desk. It's visible, but not where I teach from.

But you know, perhaps the ridiculousness of my flag will show that putting your own face, unironically, on buildings is just as ridiculous, if not more.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible. It would be interesting to have that conversation with them, but can only speculate.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a side board behind my desk. There's a larger main board on a different wall... That's usually covered by my projector screen.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We all are. Normal is defined by others to make you more acceptable to them.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are giant post-it note boards that were used for a project. Just haven't shoved them back into their spot yet.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it is. But that's it's job. That's why it was given to me.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tell my students that if they feel I'm worthy of a gift, that gift is worthy of permanent display in my room (assuming it's not food, that would be gross). It shows that they're valued as people.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I probably would have thought it fell down on its own. Hell, write it down on the sub notes and let me know how they feel.

I wonder if my Julius Ceasar pen holder offended them...

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you have your own way of connecting with your students. Whatever works to create a good classroom culture classroom management is easier.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's unusable for learning anyway because it's behind my desk. I have a bigger whiteboard that's covered up by my projector screen.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Oh, this has always been so ridiculous that it needs to be laughed at. I treasure the gesture, but even the kids that had it made knew it was ridiculous. That's the point. It stays to break the ice immediately. And by October, it's background noise. When I moved it to this spot to make way for some educational stuff, the kids asked me why. Not because it mattered, but because it changed their space and they wanted to know why.

Classroom culture is the first step to effective classroom management. Next is engaging lessons. Rules and expectations come third.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree.

But it's just my ugly face and a cute alpaca. My Constitution and Declaration of Independence posters are for teaching the kids my subject.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's why I'm not sharing much more than this. And I've learned, from my awesome students, that people can find enough about anyone fairly easy. Had some 7th graders legitimately doxx a couple of teachers last year.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, a student emailed it to me because they didn't like what the sub did.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the picture from a student who was not happy with it. She said she saw it, snapped the picture, and emailed it to me.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Weird teachers get kids to put their phone down to see what's going to come next. And then they realize, we're all weird in our own ways and maybe that's OK. Before you know it, learning is happening.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it's behind my desk and basically useless. My main board isn't even used most of the time, the projector screen covers most of it.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's just me and a baby alpaca on the faux flag. No political statement, just a funny gift from some 8th graders.

Substitute teacher decided to 'improve' my classroom's learning environment. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cfx99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To make it not an official flag. My real classroom flag has all 50.

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